Central Coast Housing Market Report March 2025•Orange County, California

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Housing Prices in Central Coast, CA

How much do homes in Central Coast, CA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Central Coast, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Central Coast is a Seller's Market

Difference Since March 2024

Since last year, Central Coast has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Central Coast is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$2,014,108$1,027/SqFt
+$202,636
+11.2%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Central Coast have sold for 11.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Central Coast was $2,014,108 in March 2025, up 11.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,027.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Irvine
+14.2%
Central Coast
+11.2%
Newport Beach
+11.1%
Costa Mesa
+9.4%
Corona Del Mar
+5.4%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$689K$697K
+1.2%
2$1.0M$1.1M
+12.2%
3$1.6M$1.7M
+6.5%
4$2.6M$3.0M
+15.9%
5$4.3M$4.8M
+13.7%

Summary: Central Coast housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +1.2%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +12.2%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +6.5%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +15.9%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +13.7%.

How does Central Coast, CA compare with other places?

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Central Coast, CA

Housing supply in Central Coast, CA

How many homes are available in Central Coast, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
832Last MonthMar 2025
7712 months agoFeb 2025
+7.9 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Central Coast real estate market had 832 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 7.9 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
166Last MonthMar 2025
1452 months agoFeb 2025
+14.5 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
12332
+39.1%
2114133
+16.7%
3277294
+6.1%
4194210
+8.2%
5163163
0.0%

Summary: Central Coast housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +39.1%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +16.7%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +6.1%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +8.2%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Central Coast, CA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price44 Homes

At Asking Price38 Homes

Under Asking Price84 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Central Coast, you may be able to get a good deal. 50.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 166 homes were sold or pending in Central Coast in March 2025, up by 14.5% month-over-month. Of the 166 sold homes, 51% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Central Coast, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Central Coast, CA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days111 Homes

30 – 90 Days28 Homes

Over 90 Days27 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Central Coast are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2025, 166 homes were sold in Central Coast; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
38 DaysThis YearMar 2025
30 Days1 year agoMar 2024
+28.0 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Central Coast had an average listing age of 38 days in Mar 2025, up by 28.0% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from California Regional MLS, for the period 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2025

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